Join the Parkes Dance Co Elvis Team – Be Part of Something Iconic 🎸

Every January, Parkes comes alive for the world-famous Elvis Festival, and our dancers are right at the heart of it.
The Parkes Dance Co Elvis Team performs across the entire weekend β€” bringing energy, colour, and crowd-pleasing routines to the biggest event of the year.

This is more than just performing β€” it’s about confidence, community, and unforgettable memories.
Our dancers form lifelong friendships, perform in front of thousands, and represent Parkes Dance Co with pride and professionalism.

Whether you’re new to performing or part of our seasoned teams, the Elvis experience is something every dancer should do at least once.

What's included

Your Elvis Team spot includes everything you need to have the best weekend ever β€” no hidden extras, no stress, just good vibes, great dancing, and an unforgettable experience.

  • Here’s what’s included:

    • πŸ’ͺ All rehearsals covered – every training session to help your dancer feel confident, ready, and part of the team.

    • ⭐ Experienced PDC teachers – dancers train with our experienced teaching team, who are there to support, encourage and prepare them every step of the way.

    • πŸ‘• Exclusive Elvis Team T-Shirt – only for our 2026 dancers! Perfect for rehearsals and the festival weekend.

    • πŸ’ƒ Full costume hire – pettiskirt, skirt, neck scarf, and showcase costume all included and ready to go.

    • 🎟 Elvis Festival entry costs – your performances are fully covered, so you can just show up and shine.

    • πŸ“± Access to our official Band group – your one spot for all updates, videos, and behind-the-scenes info.

    It’s everything you need to feel prepared, look amazing, and make the most incredible memories with your friends and the PDC family.

🎀 What We Do During the Elvis Festival

Elvis week is one of the best weeks of the year at PDC β€” packed with performances, friendships and unforgettable memories.

πŸ’ƒ Community Performances
Perform at 2–3 events across Parkes and experience the festival right in the middle of the action.

πŸŽ‰ The Elvis Parade
Dance through the iconic Saturday parade with our high-energy PDC parade routine.

🌟 PDC Elvis Showcase
Our big Saturday performance featuring team routines, Rock ’n’ Roll partner dances and plenty of Elvis energy.

πŸ‘―β€β™€οΈ Rock ’n’ Roll Partner Routines
Dancers are paired with a partner and learn a Rock ’n’ Roll routine with Miss Gracey to perform throughout the weekend.

πŸ’« Age Group Routines
Junior, Intermediate and Senior teams each learn their own routine and get their moment to shine.

πŸ”₯ Full-Team Routine
Our entire Elvis Team hits the stage together for one huge PDC performance.

And between all the performances? New friendships, plenty of laughs and memories that last way beyond Elvis week.

There’s nothing quite like experiencing the Parkes Elvis Festival as part of the PDC Elvis Team